The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, Safe Schools Project, and Our Gente (a program of the Epicenter of Monterey County) are proud to present a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties.

The Umbrella is Open for Everyone

Saturday, October 8, 2022
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Watsonville High School, Watsonville

Learn more about the student summit at Fall 2022 Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast

In 2022, the Safe Schools Project is proud launch…

Glitter Kids Corner — October 8, 2022

The Safe Schools Project, with the support of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County (CFSCC), is proud to launch Glitter Kids Corner — A day of learning, pride, and celebration especially for elementary school students and their families.

This track of the Queer Youth Summit is for 3rd- 5th graders and their families.

Saturday, October 8, 2022
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Watsonville High School, Watsonville

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Additionally, the Safe Schools Project is proud to present…

Parent/Guardian & Adult Allies Summit “Understanding Gender” — October 8, 2022

The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, the Safe Schools Project, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County and Gender Spectrum is proud to present a free bilingual conference for parents, guardians, adult allies, and educators who want a deeper understanding of gender and youth in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties.

Saturday, October 8, 2022
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Watsonville High School, Watsonville

Learn more about the adult allies summit at Fall 2022 Parent/Guardian & Adult Allies Summit “Understanding Gender” / otoño 2022 taller para padres y aliados adultos

The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates, this year in-person at Watsonville High School.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

4:30-5:45 PM

Watsonville High School, Watsonville

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Graduates right before the 25th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards at Watsonville High School

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The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Graduation Ceremony to honor LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High & Middle School Students. Through this LGBTQIA+ graduation, we wish to acknowledge the amazing achievements and contributions many students have made towards their campuses across Santa Cruz County. We are honored to continue this celebration and commencement of LGBTQIA+ and allied students who are graduating and acknowledge the unique struggles many have faced on their path to graduation. We encourage all graduating students to register and participate in this meaningful event.

There Is Strength In Unity

We all know the importance of joining hands and coming together as a community to lift each other up. Unity teaches us that community support and togetherness are vital to the lives, wellbeing, and health of LGBTQIA+ students and people. Throughout the pandemic, when many social issues have been exacerbated, we have discovered that together, we are stronger. Thus, we believe there is strength in unity.

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Registration Extended! Students graduating can sign up today to be part of the 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School and Middle School Students and secure their Rainbow, Bi, or Trans Tassels, a Santa Cruz County tradition.

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The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, the Safe Schools Project, & the LGBT Collaborative of Monterey County are proud to present a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties.

Self-care and Sustainable Activism

Saturday, October 10, 2020
12:00 – 3:15 pm
A Live Stream Event

Call for Workshops!

Call for T-shirt Design Submissions!

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For questions, contact:

• Monterey County: Jacob Agamao / he/she/they / LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator, Our Gente, The Epicenter, Salinas / email or (831) 272-4295
• Santa Cruz County: Trisha Herrera / she/her/hers / Co-coordinator, Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast / email or (831) 427-4004

Queer, Trans & Allied Student Virtual Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2020

The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 1st Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates via live streaming.

June 7, 2020
2:00 pm

The graduation celebration is planned as a celebration to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) and ally students, and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to their campuses across Santa Cruz County. We honor our LGBTQIA+ and ally graduates who are graduating, and acknowledge the unique struggles many have faced on their path to graduation.

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